London: Printed for Bernard Lintott, 1710. First Edition in English. This is an excellent copy of the first English translation of a poem concerning marriage and procreation, complete with the five plates that are lacking in most copies. Written by the French physician and poet Claude Quillet (1602-61) and originally published in Leyden in 1655, this poem contains little in the way of sound medical advice by today's standards. Instead, the author lyrically mixes an array of popular beliefs concerning pregrancy with a liberal sprinkling of allusions to Roman mythology for added poetic effect. In the course of five books, Quillet covers how to choose a beautiful wife, the most advantagous times to "love" (according to the time of day, seasons, and stars), beneficial (and detrimental) practices during pregnancy, and child rearing. Given the racy nature of the subject matter herein, it is unsurprising that some contemporary reviewers found the material inappropriate and even vulgar. The rather lengthy preface attempts to ameliorate these concerns by insisting on the "modestness" of the present translation, and we may speculate whether the index was added to give the guise of a more serious medical work. The amusing etchings, which also rely heavily on mythological imagery, were done by Elisha Kirkall (1682-1742). Foxon posits that these plates may not have ready at the time the text was printed, given how many copies seem to have been bound without them. Although Olidsworth is not named as the translator here, Foxon notes that subsequent editions identify him as such.. 165 x 10
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1710. A Triumph for Tories and High-Churchmen [Trial]. Sacheverell, Henry [1674-1724], Defendant. The Tryal of Dr. Henry Sacheverell, Before the House of Peers, For High Crimes and Misdemeanors; Upon an Impeachment by the Knights, Citizens and Burgesses in Parliament Assembled, In the Name of Themselves, And of All the Commons of Great Britain: Begun in Westminster-Hall the 27th Day of February, 1709/10, And from Thence Continued by Several Adjournments Until the 23d Day of March Following. Published by Order of the House of Peers. London: Printed for Jacob Tonson, 1710. 456 pp. [Bound with] The Bishop of Salisbury's, And the Bishop of Oxford's Speeches in the House of Lords, On the First Article of the Impeachment of Dr. Henry Sacheverell; Also the Bishop of Lincoln's and Bishop of Norwich's Speeches At the Opening of the Second Article of the Said Impeachment. London: Printed, And Sold by John Morphew, Near Stationers-Hall, 1710. 16; 16; [2], 35-52; 53-63, [1] pp. Four parts, each with title page, first three parts have individual pagination. [And] An Impartial Account of What Pass'd Most Remarkable in the Last Session of Parliament, Relating to the Case of Dr. Henry Sacheverell. Done on Such Another Paper and Letter, And May Therefore be Bound up with the Tryal of the Said Doctor, [sic] [London]: Printed for Jacob Tonson, at Grays-Inn Gate in Grays-Inn-Lane, 1710. 47, [1] pp. [And] A List of the Lords, Who Protested Against Some Proceedings, In Relation to the Case of Dr. Henry Sacheverell, In the House of Peers; with Their Lordships Reasons for Entring Their Protestatio
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A life-size watercolour drawing of an American wild turkey hen (Meleagris gallopavo), hanging from a hook by a cord threaded through its nostrils, presumably awaiting the cook's assistants, who would have plucked it. The skilful artist remains unidentified. The drawing itself, from the hook (which bleeds off the paper at the head) to the tips of the claws, measures 126 cm and the turkey measures 110 cm from the tip of its beak to the tip of its tail. Its plumage is predominantly light brown, with black stripes on the back and with the breast and the lower parts of the wings white. It appears to be the best known wild American breed, Meleagris gallopavo silvestris, and is certainly not one of the breeds developed in Europe, but American wild turkeys were brought to Europe frequently from the 16th century on, so that the drawing could have been made in Europe or America. But the turkey remained a luxury item in Europe into the 19th century, so the drawing probably comes from the estate (the kitchen?) of a nobleman.Formerly folded. With a small worm hole in the neck of the turkey and a slightly larger one in the blank paper next to the neck, and an occasional minor tear on the old folds (some professionally reinforced on the back), but otherwise in very good condition. A magnificent ca. 1710/20 watercolour drawing of an American wild turkey, depicted life-size.

London : printed for A. Bell, and R. Gosling, 1710 - 1st ed., complete with original end papers in later full calf. Front end papers with former owner's names added in ink, R. Groonhill, 1723, Francis Whitfield his book 1735, Eliz Witherden her book 1769 and Edward Quinn his book 1870. Mostly clean. [Attributes: First Edition]

Cambridge. Minor lesions to left outer margins. Small defect to left side of the engraving. A stunning example of Blome's famous Hunting Treats in bautiful handcolouring. Beautifully framed.. Cambridge, c. 1710. Original copper engraving (hand-coloured). 41 x 21 cm. Minor lesions to left outer margins. Small defect to left side of the engraving. A stunning example of Blome's famous Hunting Treats in bautiful handcolouring. Beautifully framed. Richard Blome (1635-1705) was a publisher and cartographer from the Kingdom of England. Richard Blome's cartography flourished in the second half of the seventeenth century. He produced a great amount of maps, but none were original, and he was often accused of plagiarism although usually made no attempt to hide his sources. His maps were attractive and quaintly designed, and they still retain their nostalgic look. Blome's series of county maps were combined in the Britannia, based on the latest editions of mapmaker, John Speed, and was published in 1673 but was not a success. It was followed in 1681 by an issue of smaller maps entitled Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd. Most of his work was engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, Richard Palmer, and Francis Lamb, and embellished with dedications to county dignitaries which were added or omitted in later editions. (Wikipedia)

Cambridge, c. 1710. - Original copper engraving (hand-coloured). 41 x 21 cm. Minor lesions to left outer margins. Small defect to left side of the engraving. A stunning example of Blome's famous Hunting Treats in bautiful handcolouring. Beautifully framed. Richard Blome (1635-1705) was a publisher and cartographer from the Kingdom of England. Richard Blome's cartography flourished in the second half of the seventeenth century. He produced a great amount of maps, but none were original, and he was often accused of plagiarism although usually made no attempt to hide his sources. His maps were attractive and quaintly designed, and they still retain their nostalgic look. Blome's series of county maps were combined in the Britannia, based on the latest editions of mapmaker, John Speed, and was published in 1673 but was not a success. It was followed in 1681 by an issue of smaller maps entitled Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd. Most of his work was engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, Richard Palmer, and Francis Lamb, and embellished with dedications to county dignitaries which were added or omitted in later editions. (Wikipedia)

Cambridge, c. 1710. Original copper engraving (hand-coloured). 41 x 21 cm. Minor lesions to left outer margins. Small defect to left side of the engraving. A stunning example of Blome's famous Hunting Treats in bautiful handcolouring. Beautifully framed.
Richard Blome (1635-1705) was a publisher and cartographer from the Kingdom of England.nRichard Blome's cartography flourished in the second half of the seventeenth century. He produced a great amount of maps, but none were original, and he was often accused of plagiarism although usually made no attempt to hide his sources. His maps were attractive and quaintly designed, and they still retain their nostalgic look.nnBlome's series of county maps were combined in the Britannia, based on the latest editions of mapmaker, John Speed, and was published in 1673 but was not a success. It was followed in 1681 by an issue of smaller maps entitled Speed's Maps Epitomiz'd. Most of his work was engraved by Wenceslaus Hollar, Richard Palmer, and Francis Lamb, and embellished with dedications to county dignitaries which were added or omitted in later editions. (Wikipedia)

(1710). FULLER, Thomas. PHARMACOP0EIA EXTEMPORANEA or, a Body of Prescripts in Which Forms of select Remedies, accommodated to most Intentions of Care usually occurring in Practice. Done into English out of Latin by the Author. London, Benjamin Walford, 1710. Octavo. [xvi]443pp.,[14]ff. First edition in English of a popular pharmacopeia which went into many editions. Wellcome alone lists eleven in Latin (in London, Venice, Amsterdam, and Paris) and five in English. Starts out with the many virtues of "ale brew'd of the best Malt, Boiled, Fermented, according to Art, that is pale, sparkling fine, fresh, and not upon the fret." Library markings; foxed; front board and title detached; water stains to title and first x pages. (Wellcome III, 75-6).Scarce., Fine

Situéz dans la Province d´Artois, Assiegées par l´Armée des Alliéz, les Tranchées ouvertes le 12 Septemb: 1710. Engraved map of the towns of Aire and St. Venant with surrounding area. The printing house of Nicolaus Visscher [Elisabeth Visscher, widow of N. Visscher II]. Amsterdam. 1710. 48x57 cm. Edge reinforced. * Title also in Dutch. The town of Aire was besieged and was finally taken by the Allied troops under French leadership on the 12th of September 1710 during the Spanish War of Succession and was given up by the House of Habsburg and handed over to France by the Treaty of Utrecht 1713. 15042211